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Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Rib Pain Post Injury
I my 9th posterior rib 1 year ago from a kick to my back (martial arts). It still really bothers me. The same stabbing pain as when I initially broke it ( not as severe though). I have a hard time sleeping and moving from side to side. Should I see a Thoracic surgeon or just blow it off?
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Hi
you need to see a thoracic surgeon, it seems that the fracture in rib is still not aligned normally that's why causing recurrent pain even after a year.
mal union or incomplete healing can be a cause of it.
detailed investigation would be required to find out the cause of it
how ever you can geta serum calciumlevel done and can take calcium supplements
anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac in combination of seratiopeptidase can be taken for 5 days
you need to see a thoracic surgeon, it seems that the fracture in rib is still not aligned normally that's why causing recurrent pain even after a year.
mal union or incomplete healing can be a cause of it.
detailed investigation would be required to find out the cause of it
how ever you can geta serum calciumlevel done and can take calcium supplements
anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac in combination of seratiopeptidase can be taken for 5 days
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